as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Recent Examples of imperceptible
Progress has been measured in small, almost imperceptible victories.
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Elizabeth Austin, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Each brings his own approach to the party, but any drop-off is imperceptible and the impact is effectively the same.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
By sinking the building into the ground, the architects have created a space that remains almost imperceptible from above.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
And the sorts of dollar amounts for this work — for wildlife conservation, overall — are almost imperceptible compared to other federal line items.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 26 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Austin, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Each brings his own approach to the party, but any drop-off is imperceptible and the impact is effectively the same.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
By sinking the building into the ground, the architects have created a space that remains almost imperceptible from above.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
And the sorts of dollar amounts for this work — for wildlife conservation, overall — are almost imperceptible compared to other federal line items.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperceptible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperceptible
Adjective
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Level up your LinkedIn by fixing these invisible barriers Your LinkedIn growth depends on mastering these fundamental elements that most people miss.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The female moths deposit their almost invisible eggs in places where spider webs are likely to form, especially rotten logs, tree hollows and rock cavities.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There have been subtle hints of Bayley turning on Valkyria to further their feud for the Intercontinental title.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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Keep it minimal Use a short retaining wall to accent the subtle contours of your lawn in a classy, minimalistic way.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Yet at the same time, the bears that did once live there were genetically indistinguishable from those that now inhabit the Northern Rockies, the researchers noted.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperceptible. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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